Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
View tuition and fees for the academic year (September- August).
Tuition (includes all per-course mandatory fees)
| Course Type | Arts | Commerce | Science & Engineering | Co-op |
| Nova Scotia * Canadian/Permanent Resident |
$770.70 | $894.70 | $857.70 | $500.00 |
| Out of Province Canadian/Permanent Resident |
$899.00 | $1,023.00 | $986.00 | $500.00 |
|
International Students (before Fall 2022) |
$2086.00 | $2323.00 | $2,252.00 | $500.00 |
|
International Students(Start 2022-23 Academic year) |
$2146.00 | $2389.00 | $2315.00 | $500.00 |
|
International Students (Start 2023-24 Academic year) |
$2247.00 | $2503.00 | $2424.00 | $500.00 |
Tuition includes per course (half credit) mandatory fees: Arts Learning Resource ($10), Science Technology ($30), Sobey School of Business Career Services ($10).
*Per Course Fees are explained here.
*Nova Scotia residents receive the NS University Student Bursary of $128.30 per half-credit course.
Ancillary Fees (2023-2024)
|
Full-time Fee |
Part-time Fee |
|
| Campus Renewal | $190.00 | $114.00 |
| Recreation Facilities Renewal | $55.00 | $33.00 |
| Copyright Fee | $15.00 | $9.00 |
| Sport and Recreation | $55.00 | $33.00 |
| Student Services | $35.00 | $21.00 |
| Systems Technology | $50.00 | $30.00 |
| Totals | $400.00 | $240.00 |
Ancillary Fees will be applied to a student account based on the number of credit hours as noted above. The ancillary fees are explained here.
Student Fees (2023-2024)
|
Full-Time Fee |
Part-time Fee |
|
| SMUSA Student Fee | $179.00 ($89.50 per term) | $66.00 ($33.00 per term) |
| U-PASS (Bus Pass) | $174.00 ($87.00 per term) | n/a |
*Students who register in the Winter term only will pay one term of student fees as noted above.
Fall U-Pass
- If you do not require your Fall U-Pass and wish to waive your Fall U-Pass fee, please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca.
Summer U-Pass
- If a student is registered in two or more courses for the May-June term they will automatically receive the Summer U-Pass at a cost of $87.00 based on the 2023-2024 rates.
- Students who are taking one or more courses over the May-June and/or July-August terms can opt-in and purchase a U-Pass at the Service Centre for $87.00 based on the 2023-2024 rates.
- U-Passes will be valid from May 1st-August 31st.
- For questions regarding the Summer U-Pass please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca.
Medical and Dental Fees (2023-2024)
Medical and Dental plans are administered by the Saint Mary's University Student's Association (SMUSA).
| Canadian Rates | International Rates | |
| Basic Health – 12 months (Sept-Aug) | N/A | $915.00 |
| Basic Health – 8 months (Jan-Aug) | N/A | $608.00 |
| Extended Health – 12 months (Sept-Aug) | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Extended Health – 8 months (Jan-Aug) | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Dental – 12 months (Sept – Aug) | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Dental – 8 months (Jan-Aug) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| For family rates (including dependents), contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754 | ||
Medical and Dental Plan Information:
Students with comparable extended health and dental coverage can submit an opt-out application during the term in which they begin their studies for that academic year and following the opt-out period set by SMUSA.
International students who hold valid provincial health coverage (known as MSI in NS), are on exchange from another post-secondary institution or who are sponsored by their home government/embassy, can submit an opt-out application for the Basic Health plan during the opt-out period set by SMUSA.
Opt-Out Deadlines: Fall Term - September 25, Winter Term - January 25, Spring Term – May 25
The opt-out application is available on the Student VIP website until the deadlines listed above. Students can also add dependents to the plan during these time periods. Opt-outs are only approved if the plan is unused.
Questions? Contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754
Other Fees, Deposits and Charges
| Rates | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40.00 |
| Registration Confirmation | $200.00 |
| Residence Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Residence Deposit | $500.00 |
| Replacement Student ID Card | $15.00 |
| Reinstatement Fee | $50.00 |
| Returned Cheque (NSF) | $20.00 |
| Interest on Overdue Accounts | 12.67% per annum |
| Late Payment Fee | $50.00 |
Tuition (includes all per-course mandatory fees)
| Course Type | Arts | Commerce | Science & Engineering | Co-op |
| Nova Scotia * Canadian/Permanent Resident |
$744.70 | $864.70 | $829.70 | $500.00 |
| Out of Province Canadian/Permanent Resident |
$873.00 | $993.00 | $958.00 | $500.00 |
| International | $1,987.00 | $2,213.00 | $2,146.00 | $500.00 |
|
New International Students (Starting at Saint Mary's in 2022-23 Academic year) |
$2,044.00 | $2,276.00 | $2,206.00 | $500.00 |
Tuition includes per course (half credit) mandatory fees: Arts Learning Resource ($10), Science Technology ($30), Sobey School of Business Career Services ($10).
*Per Course Fees are explained here.
*Nova Scotia residents receive the NS University Student Bursary of $128.30 per half-credit course.
Ancillary Fees (2022-2023)
|
Full-time Fee |
Part-time Fee |
|
| Campus Renewal | $190.00 | $114.00 |
| Recreation Facilities Renewal | $55.00 | $33.00 |
| Copyright Fee | $15.00 | $9.00 |
| Sport and Recreation | $55.00 | $33.00 |
| Student Services | $35.00 | $21.00 |
| Systems Technology | $50.00 | $30.00 |
| Totals | $400.00 | $240.00 |
Ancillary Fees will be applied to a student account based on the number of credit hours as noted above. The ancillary fees are explained here.
Student Fees (2022-2023)
|
Full-Time Fee |
Part-time Fee |
|
| SMUSA Student Fee | $171.00 ($85.50 per term) | $63.50 (31.75) |
| U-PASS (Bus Pass) | $170.00 ($85.00 per term) | n/a |
*Students who register in the Winter term only will pay one term of student fees as noted above.
Fall U-Pass
- If you do not require your Fall U-Pass and wish to waive your Fall U-Pass fee, please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca.
Summer U-Pass
- If a student is registered in two or more courses for the May-June term they will automatically receive the Summer U-Pass at a cost of $85.00 based on the 2022-2023 rates.
- Students who are taking one or more courses over the May-June and/or July-August terms can opt-in and purchase a U-Pass at the Service Centre for $85.00 based on the 2022-2023 rates.
- U-Passes will be valid from May 1st-August 31st.
- For questions regarding the Summer U-Pass please contact karla.hodge@smu.ca.
Medical and Dental Fees (2022-2023)
Medical and Dental plans are administered by the Saint Mary's University Student's Association (SMUSA).
| Canadian Rates | International Rates | |
| Medical – 12 month (Sept-Aug) | $220.00 | $1133.00 |
| Medical – 8 months (Jan-Aug) | $147.00 | $752.00 |
| Dental – 12 months (Sept – Aug) | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Dental – 8 months (Jan-Aug) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| For family rates (including dependents), contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754 | ||
Medical and Dental Plan Information:
Students with comparable medical and dental coverage may opt-out of the University medical and dental plans each year as indicated below:
Canadian Students: Opt out Online through SMUPort
International Students: To opt out of all or part of the health coverage, email healthplan.smusa@smu.ca.
Contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754
Opt-Out Deadlines: Fall Term - September 25, Winter Term - January 25
Questions? Contact the SMUSA Health Plan Office at healthplan.smusa@smu.ca or 902-496-8754
Other Fees, Deposits and Charges
| Rates | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40.00 |
| Residence Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Residence Deposit | $500.00 |
| Replacement Student ID Card | $15.00 |
| Reinstatement Fee | $50.00 |
| Returned Cheque (NSF) | $20.00 |
| Interest on Overdue Accounts | 12.67% per annum |
| Late Payment Fee | $50.00 |
See also
- Use our Tuition Calculator to estimate your tuition costs including residence & meal plan!
- Tuition and Fee Regulations
- Saint Mary's University Mandatory Per-Course Fees explained
- SMUSA Mandatory Fees explained
